WESTMINSTER -- A 31-year-old Norwalk woman charged with forgery, theft and elder abuse for allegedly robbing an elderly Seal Beach resident of more than a quarter of a million dollars is scheduled to have a bail reduction hearing Friday.
Marisa Robles pleaded not guilty to all 92 felony counts on Monday at the Orange County Superior Court's West Justice Center, according to court records.
The defendant worked as a caregiver for the 81-year-old victim at his Leisure World home since 2007, said Sgt. Steve Bowles, of the Seal Beach Police Department.
The theft began shortly after she started working for the victim, whose name was withheld by authorities, the sergeant said.
Robles allegedly wrote checks payable to herself from the victim's bank accounts without his consent. A total of $287,848.13 was stolen from the victim, Bowles said.
Robles is scheduled to appear Friday at the West Justice Center for a bail reduction and pre-trial hearing.
She is currently being held without bail, according to court records.
A preliminary hearing, which is held to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial, is scheduled for June 6.
Bowles said Seal Beach detectives work regularly with elderly residents in the area to help residents avoid becoming victims of similar thefts and scams as well as physical elder abuse.
Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of such crimes, or knows someone who has, should call 911 to report the crimes immediately.
Marisa Robles pleaded not guilty to all 92 felony counts on Monday at the Orange County Superior Court's West Justice Center, according to court records.
The defendant worked as a caregiver for the 81-year-old victim at his Leisure World home since 2007, said Sgt. Steve Bowles, of the Seal Beach Police Department.
The theft began shortly after she started working for the victim, whose name was withheld by authorities, the sergeant said.
Robles allegedly wrote checks payable to herself from the victim's bank accounts without his consent. A total of $287,848.13 was stolen from the victim, Bowles said.
Robles is scheduled to appear Friday at the West Justice Center for a bail reduction and pre-trial hearing.
She is currently being held without bail, according to court records.
A preliminary hearing, which is held to determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial, is scheduled for June 6.
Bowles said Seal Beach detectives work regularly with elderly residents in the area to help residents avoid becoming victims of similar thefts and scams as well as physical elder abuse.
Anyone who suspects they have been the victim of such crimes, or knows someone who has, should call 911 to report the crimes immediately.
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